Core Performance Standards

Core Performance Standards as adapted from the Southern Council on Collegiate Education for Nursing and from the Validation Study, “Functional Abilities Essential for Nursing Practice” by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

The core performance standards set forth cognitive, sensory, affective and psychomotor performance requirements for nurses. Under the ADA, the FSU nursing programs do not base admission, acceptance or continued enrollment on the core performance standards. Instead, the standards are used to assist applicants and students in the determination of need for ADA related accommodations and medications. The core performance standards are intended to constitute an objective measure of:

A qualified applicant’s ability with or without accommodations to meet the program performance requirements.

Accommodations required by a matriculated student who seeks accommodations under the ADA.

Applicants and students with disabilities seeking accommodations under the ADA, must contact the Disability and Psychological Services office.